Can Lean Six Sigma Reduce Government Waste?

Quality professionals say 'yes,' but outline challenges to implementation.

Edited By Jill Jusko

Conservative presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich has been promoting Lean Six Sigma as a means by which to reform the U.S. government. Among several endeavors, in mid-August he held a teleconference on the topic, telling listeners his interest in lean and Six Sigma dates back to the mid-1980s. He also said Lean Six Sigma would be the centerpiece of his campaign.
Several other conservative presidential candidates also have expressed interest in Lean Six Sigma. So, too, has President Obama and his administration. Quality professionals, too, believe Lean Six Sigma, can help reduce government waste, according to the results of a new survey, but they outline a number of challenges to its successful implementation.

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